I’m at Mt Lavinia Beach. Sri Lankan people are friendly and lovely, as expected.

Too many touts on the beach though, and they follow you. Last night heaps of touts wanted to sell me marihuana… I thought I was back in St Kilda.

I gave the local brew, Lion Lager, a thorough work-out. It’s good, 4.8%, a generous 625ml, for $3.10-$3.50 at a beachfront bar.

All the bars were empty – Saturday night!!! – until after 11pm.

I’m thinking of heading south tomorrow, to Unawatuna Beach…

Mt Lavinia Beach, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Mt Lavinia Beach, Colombo, Sri Lanka